From check-in to check-out, all the staff at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge were warm, welcoming and accommodating.
My first staff encounter was with the driver for the airport shuttle who welcomed me to Fairbanks and made my short drive to the hotel comfortable and engaging.
Entering into the main lobby you get a bit of a rustic feel, which I appreciated very much and is one reason I chose this location over a chain hotel. It felt like it was part of Fairbanks and its history instead of an added afterthought and the wall hangings and decor add to this feel.
The front desk staff welcomed me with smiles and made sure I knew where to go to get to my room. The room I got was very clean and spacious. I was actually very surprised and pleased with how much space was in the room!
The Pike’s Waterfront Lodge has several on property activities that you can participate in, and if I had a longer trip I definitely would have checked them out.
I have stayed at my fair share of hotels, inns and lodges across the US and the UK and when it comes to breakfast, especially FREE breakfast, I’ve got to say, the breakfast at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge ranks in the top 3 on my list and I happily ate it on both mornings I was there. The OJ was fresh and refreshing and the home fries were some of the best I’ve ever had.
I’ll definitely be returning to Pike’s Waterfront Lodge!